India continued their rule in World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 era that ensures a confident victory over Bangladesh In the rain-affected second Test at Kanpur. This emphatic victory not only sealed the series 2-0 but also cemented their position at the top of the WTC table. The first three days of the Kanpur Test were marred by rain and a damp outfield, posing a potential washout threat. However, Rohit Sharma’s men showed resilience using limited playing time to dismantle Bangladesh twice.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal shines again as the bowling trio destroys the Bangladesh batting
Young key Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his rich vein of form by scoring another half-century (51 runs) in the second innings. This knock was combined with an unbeaten 29 Virat KohliHelped India chase down a modest target of 95 runs with ease.
The real heroes of the match were the bowling attack of India. Experienced trio Ravichandran Ashwin (3/50), Ravindra Jadeja (3/34), and Jasprit Bumrah (3/17)) shared nine wickets between them in the second innings, restricting Bangladesh to a paltry 146 runs. This dominant bowling display effectively ended Bangladesh’s hopes of a comeback.
Earlier, Ashwin, Jadeja and Bumrah had already wreaked havoc in the first innings, adding just 120 runs to Bangladesh’s overnight score of 26/2. Night dough Happy Islam put up some resistance with a fifty (50 runs) but it was not enough against India’s bowling power.
WTC 2023-25 rankings reflect India’s dominance
The victory in Kanpur had a significant impact on the WTC standings. India, 98 points and a Percentage of Points Earned (PCT) of 74.24stay comfortably at the table. Australiadespite playing one more match, he is second with 90 points and 62.50 PCT. Sri Lanka He completes the top three with 60 points and 55.56 PCT.
Bangladesh’s defeat severely dented their WTC aspirations. They are currently ranked seventh with 33 points and 34.38 PCT. Even if they win the remaining four Test matches (two in each South Africa and West India), their scores will not be enough to qualify for the WTC finals.
This series win further strengthens India’s position as the team to beat in the WTC race. With a strong batting line-up and a world-class bowling attack, they are poised for a place in the WTC finals scheduled for 2025.
